For protection orders:Seattle 206.296.9547Kent 206.205.7406A Protection Order is a civil order for victims of domestic violence who have been assaulted, threatened, or stalked and are afraid of being hurt again. The court tells the "family or household member" who threatened or assaulted you not to harm you again. This order can be requested at any local court for no cost. More information at: www.protectionorder.org

Information Lines

Domestic Violence Recorded Information Line: 206.205.5555

24-hour hotline for Undocumented Immigrants: 855.435.7693

New Beginnings' 24-hour Help Line (206.522.9472) has many more resources.

Meet Shantelle

Where I come from, a man rules the family. That means beating is OK to keep a wife in line. Here I learned that I'm important, especially for my kids. It was hard, but I got away from an abuser with your help.